March 6, 2026

Winter’s End Begins With Cake

For centuries Mid Winter woes would inspire the human spirit to create celebrations to mark the transitional time in nature life from the dark winter into optimistically celebrating (and sacrificing for) the oncoming giftof spring. This historic day & this blurb both end with an ancient cake full of tradition & surprise

Iceland’s Hot Springs

Hot Pots In A Cold Land. Iceland’s Hot Springs. Although Mother Nature wreaks occasional havoc over this land, she also extends an apology by providing …

A Taste of Home

A little over a month I’ve been “home”, hugging my man-son, sharing too many bottles of wine and endless laughs with friends and rediscovering all …